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Meaning of word benign from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
benign adjective
Meaning : Not dangerous to health. Not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).
Dangerous to health. Characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor).
malignantMeaning : Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
Example :
A benign smile.
The benign sky.
The benign influence of pure air.
Synonyms : benignant
Evil or harmful in nature or influence.
Prompted by malign motives.Believed in witches and malign spirits.
Gave him a malign look.
A malign lesion.
malign
Meaning : Kindness of disposition or manner.
Example :
The benign ruler of millions.
Benign intentions.
Benign meaning in Bengali (Bangla).